I have been there about 5 times since joining a week ago (all for Pickleball) and feel welcome.
The Ipswich facility has multiple factors that make it a very comfortable home Y:
The front desk staff is very helpful and friendly.
The members I met (mostly in Pickleball) have been warm and welcoming!
The sports director is very involved, eager to assist and genuinely nice to interact with.
There is a summer Pickleball league.
Parking is sufficient even at peak times.
The single floor layout makes it easy to get around.
It is well lit and a cheerful place to be.
Thank you!
Variety of activities, community feeling, relatively clean facilities, engaging staff.
[Suggestion: Clean the bugs from the fluorescent fixtures, please.)
The facilities are excellent (we love the outdoor pool and obstacle course), and the staff is always friendly and helpful. We also enjoy all the programming, including Junior Celtics basketball and summer camp options.
I took my grandchildren to the outside pool and splash pad and they loved it. I was impressed with the number of lifeguards on hand. The picnic area outside the pool area was very spacious to enjoy a snack or lunch. We all had a very enjoyable afternoon and I would definitely return. A very friendly family atmosphere!
Very clean and super fun with the outdoor splash pad! Just wish it opened earlier than 11!! Lots of parents would LOVE if it was more 10-6p instead of 11-7 for the outdoor water area.
We love the clean facilities, gym equipment, the indoor swimming pool and outdoor splash pad. It's a perfect 3rd space for our family and young daughter, perfect for summer afternoons. So convenient, staff are always so friendly and helpful, and we run into friends all the time!
We really enjoy using the y. The only thing we would like to mention maybe more tables and the chairs on the lawn have disappeared since last year. We visited the vanderloo y and the chairs and tables were abundant. High quality chairs also.